Dispersed Camping in Matanuska Susitna Borough County, Alaska
Showing 28 locations in Matanuska Susitna Borough County.
Archangel Road Dispersed Corridor
A rugged alpine corridor leading into the stunning Talkeetna Mountains. While the lower portion of the road is relatively accessible, the road quickly deteriorates into a rough, high-clearance track past the bridge.
Coghill Lake Cabin
A remote wilderness cabin nestled on a lagoon along the southwest shore of Coghill Lake. Accessible only via floatplane or a challenging, primitive three-mile hiking trail from saltwater, this location offers exceptional solitude and outstanding salmon fishing opportunities in Chugach National Forest.
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Denali View North Campground
A developed state park campground and scenic overlook offering stellar views of Denali. The site features paved parking and dedicated walk-in tent sites.
Denali View South Campground
A developed state park campground and scenic viewpoint offering stunning vistas of Denali on clear days. Features paved loops and basic amenities suited for travelers along the Parks Highway.
Eklutna Campground
Eklutna Campground is a highly scenic developed camping area nestled within Chugach State Park near the pristine Eklutna Lake. Mapped campsites are situated along the Eydlu Bena Loop, providing easy trail access to local hiking and biking. Standard amenities like water, fire rings, and toilets are available on-site, with individual plots surrounded by thick native forests. This makes for an ideal basecamp for outdoor excursions.
Finger Lake State Recreation Area
Finger Lake State Recreation Area offers developed camping spots nested near the shores of Finger Lake between Palmer and Wasilla. It provides excellent boating access, a boat launch, and wooded campsites in a quiet natural setting.
Fishhook Camping Area
A scenic mountain camping area along the Hatcher Pass road offering basic parking and quick trail access.
Gold Mint Trailhead Campground
A developed trailhead and camping area located right at the start of Archangel Road. It offers easy paved access and serves as the primary base for hiking the Gold Mint Trail.
Government Peak
This developed camping and recreation area sits at the base of Government Peak, providing a convenient starting point for local trail systems and alpine activities.
Lynx Lake Road Dispersed
A remote dirt road corridor near Willow, Alaska, providing access to scenic wooded areas near Nancy Lake State Recreation Area.
Mat-Su Borough Roadside Pull-off
A basic roadside gravel pull-off located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, suitable for a quick overnight stop.
Nancy Lake Campground
A developed public campground located near Nancy Lake in Willow, Alaska, providing easy access to water recreation and nearby trails.
Parks Highway Hike-In
This hike-in site off the Parks Highway offers a remote walk-in camping option in the scenic Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska.
Possum Creek Camp
A rustic creekside camping area located near Talkeetna, offering basic access to the surrounding Alaskan wilderness.
Rocky Lake State Recreation Site
This lakeside state recreation site offers developed camping and a boat launch on Rocky Lake near Houston, Alaska.
St. Terese Camp
St. Terese Camp is a private camp facility located in Lakes, Alaska, offering organized group accommodations and restricted overnight access.
Talkeetna Boat Launch and Campground
A developed campground and public boat launch located directly on the Talkeetna River. It provides standard camping sites with extensive amenities and direct river access.
Talkeetna River Park Campground
A scenic park campground situated at the end of East Front Street along the Talkeetna River. It offers forested campsites with quick walkability to the shops and restaurants of downtown Talkeetna.
Willow Creek Dispersed Area
A collection of dispersed campsites located near the banks of Willow Creek, offering easy access to fishing and scenic forest surroundings.
Willow Creek Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping area located near the Willow Creek corridor in south-central Alaska.
Willow Creek Gravel Bar Spot
A gravel pull-off campsite suitable for standard rigs near Willow Creek.
Willow Creek Middle Dispersed Spot
A quiet, wooded dispersed camping spot located just off the access road.
Willow Creek North Side Dispersed Spot
A streamside dispersed site nestled in the trees near Willow Creek.
Willow Creek South Side Dispersed Spot
A level dirt clearing close to the water, ideal for car camping.
Willow Dispersed Area (East)
A rustic dispersed camping clearing nestled in the wooded flats near Willow.
Willow Dispersed Area (West)
A quiet, secluded dispersed camping spot surrounded by dense birch and spruce trees.